The Mission Veterans Patriots snapped a four-game skid against crosstown rival Mission High to kickoff the 2022 season last Thursday. Junior running back and defensive back Pablo Lopez was pivotal during the Patriots’ 32-20 victory over the Eagles, earning the RGVSports.com Week 1 Player of the Week honor.
Lopez led Mission Veterans offensively with a game-high 145 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. He also showed off his receiving skills with two receptions for 32 yards and a score. Defensively, Lopez piled up 12 total tackles, 11 solo stops and one assist.
Next for Lopez and Mission Veterans is the RGVSports.com Week 2 Game of the Week as the Patriots pay a visit to McAllen Memorial for a non-district contest at 7:30 p.m. Friday at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium.